1 History of Pain Relief 3
2 Pathophysiology of Pain 6
3 Endogenous Opioids 13
4 Neurotransmitters 15
5 Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography in Pain Management 18
6 Psychological Evaluation of Chronic Pain 25
7 Headache 35
8 Ear Pain 46
9 Eye Pain 51
10 Orofacial Pain 56
11 Neck Pain 68
12 Shoulder Pain 74
13 Elbow Pain 79
14 Chest Pain 83
15 Low-Back Pain 87
16 Scroiliitis 95
17 Knee Pain 99
18 Common Causes of Foot Pain 108
19 Abdominal Pain 118
20 Pancreatic Pain 127
21 Interstitial Cystitis and Urologic Pain 133
22 Chronic Pelvic Pain 141
23 Arthritis 147
24 Fibromyalgia 154
25 Myofascial Syndrome 158
26 Cancer Pain 165
27 Complex Regional Pain Syndromes (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy and Causalgia) 171
28 Pain Management in Peripheral Vascular Disease 176
29 Phantom Limb Pain 181
30 Pain in AIDS 184
31 Central Pain 189
32 Neuropathic Pain 193
33 Postherpetic Neuralgia 199
34 Peripheral Neuropathies 205
35 Diabetic Neuropathy 209
36 Acute Pain Management 215
37 Labor Pain 223
38 Pain of Trauma 231
39 Systemic Analgesics: An Overview 237
40 Psychotropic Medications 243
41 Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs 246
42 Antidepressants 251
43 Antiepileptics 255
44 Local Anesthetics 260
45 Opioids 265
46 Patient-Controlled Analgesia 270
47 Trigger-Point Injections 273
48 Epidural-Steroid Injections 277
49 Epiduroscopy 282
50 Facet Injections 286
51 Nerve Blocks: An Overview 293
52 Sympathetic Blocks 300
53 Physical Therapy 305
54 Occupational Therapy 309
55 Acupuncture 316
56 Behavioral Medicine: Addressing Mind and Body in Pain Management 322
57 Psychopathology, Psychotherapy, and Chronic-Pain Management 326
58 Biofeedback 334
59 Neurosurgical Procedures 340
60 Surgical Treatment of Neuromas 357
61 Pediatric Pain Management 364
62 Pain in the Elderly 373
63 Principles of Pain Management in the Addicted Patient 381
64 Legal Aspects of Pain Management 385
Subject Index 391
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Written for practitioners, this guide to pain management provides an
overall framework for its study. It describes the most common pain
syndromes, classifying them both anatomically and by syndrome type.
Basic physiological concepts, tests, medications, procedures, and
therapies are also covered. B&w photographs and drawings illustrate
major points. Warfield teaches anesthesia at Harvard Medical School.
Fausett is an anesthesiologist.Book News, Inc.¢ç, Portland, OR
Book Info
Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA. Manual describes the most common
pain syndromes classified anatomically and by syndrome type. Also
includes basic physiologic concepts, required testing, medications,
procedures, and therapies commonly used for patients. Previous
edition: c1991. For clinicians and residents. Softcover. DNLM: Pain--
therapy.